The Catalytic Podcast Library
Meet some of the most creative, resourceful, and risk-taking funders in the country. These individuals are creating a new kind of philanthropy that shifts from the transactional to the transformational.

Libby Kyles - Recognizing the Work of Community Leaders Who Dedicate Themselves to Social Justice Work, at Considerable Personal Expense

Dan Ely - ”Actions Speak Louder Than Words.” When We Uncovered that Enslaved African People Contributed to the Wealth of the Foundation, Our Board and Staff Did More Than Make Statements

Embracing a More Powerful Role for Our Foundation - Using Our Position to Nurture Leaders and Build a Peer Learning Community Part 1

Embracing a More Powerful Role for Our Foundation - Using Our Position to Nurture Leaders and Build a Peer Learning Community Part 2

"Not Thinking Anything Was Too Big” - A Small Foundation Partners with a CDFI and the State to Nurture Businesses and Fill Transportation Gaps in a Struggling Region

How Listening and Building Relationships Allowed a Small Foundation to Catalyze Transformation Pt 2

How Listening and Building Relationships Allowed a Small Foundation to Catalyze Transformation Pt 1

How a Next Generation Influences Its Family to Embrace Environment, Social Justice as Integral to the Mission

How a Small, Place-Based Foundation Was Instrumental in Catalyzing Investment in Native American Communities, in Ways Determined by the Communities Themselves Part 1

How a Small, Place-Based Foundation Was Instrumental in Catalyzing Investment in Native American Communities, in Ways Determined by the Communities Themselves Part 2

A Womens’ Collective Giving Group Asks Nonprofits, ”How Can We Support Transformation at Your Organization?” Part 1

A Womens’ Collective Giving Group Asks Nonprofits, ”How Can We Support Transformation at Your Organization?” Part 2

A Foundation Makes a Big Bet, and Transforms Its Philanthropy Part 1

A Foundation Makes a Big Bet, and Transforms Its Philanthropy Part 2

Building Sustainability by Connecting Grantee Partners with Business, Government, Academia

How Focusing Deeply Transformed a Foundation, Leading to Systems-Level Work

From Supporting Programs to Building Organizations

From Supporting Programs to Building Organizations Part 2

A Foundation Leader Serves as Mentor and Coach in Her Community

How Community Participation Amplifies a Foundation‘s Work

Advocating for State-Level Systems Change Part 1

Advocating for Change Part 2: The Power of Joining a Coalition

Advocating for Change Part 3: Tips for Getting Started

Convening Nurtures Community and Powerful Ideas

See the Big Picture, Become a Player in Your State

Trust Puts You in a Learning Stance

Rejuvenating a Field by Backing Creative New Approaches

Finding and Supporting Breakthrough Ideas Part 1

Finding and Supporting Breakthrough Ideas Part 2
